VISIT TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS - April 14, 2011

All came together as the students and veterans prepared to travel to Washington DC to submit the newly completed VHP interviews. It was a bit scary a few days before the trip when we learned that the federal government might close all non-essential buildings due to budget constraints. But, all worked out and we spent a beautiful spring day in the capital city.

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Working and preparing for researching and completing the interviews.
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Traveling to Washington, D.C. - first stop, Library of Congress
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Next, on to Capitol Hill
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The above room is the vault where Pres. Washington was supposed to be buried.

World War II Memorial
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A citizen paying his respects to a veteran.
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Mr. Smith sharing his experience at the Vietnam Memorial.